Prostate Cancer Support Group

Has anyone had any experience with a Vipul Patel, MD for surgery in Fla? It says he has done 19,000 robotic prostate surgeries. is that...

Much faster & more complete continence recovery & some studies indicate less frequent ED & less penile contracture. Hood technique may not be favorable in...

In reply to someone’s post I wrote about this new surgical procedure but realize if it is not a stand alone post, many may not...

Hello, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple months ago (age 69, Gleason 4+3, Decipher 0.69, PET-PSMA scan shows that cancer is currently localized...

I know many new members come on this board to research surgery, active surveillance and Radiation treatments after their diagnosis. This post is for those...

I had RP in 2015 with no leakage until stricture surgery in 2024. Since then 100%. I have worn a clamp for 2 years but,...

Another query here about where to go for hip replacement prompted this query as my hub is in dire need of hip replacement. We have...

Do Medical Oncologist even treat prostate cancer? My Oncology Surgeon's bio states he has an interest in oncology. Is there a significant difference between a...

For those who’ve had RALP, did you learn how many procedures your surgeon had performed prior to yours? If so, what was the number?Also, do...

Diagnosed 7/15/26, 2 of 12 cores 3+4 on both 20% and 30%involvement t1c, have oncologist appointment on 8/20 and Urology surgeon on 9/28, asked my...

I had a NSRP on 1/27/25 at Mayo. My Pathology was a Gleason 9 Grade 5 with extraprostatic extension. AJCC classification T3a. Surgeon did not...

I’m currently a 4+3 and in the midst of a 2nd opinion regarding treatments. In 2023/24 I had 2 abdominal surgeries for colon cancer. One...

I just read the letter from the surgeon to my GP. I'm having "a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy". Does that mean it's not a robotic procedure?...

Has anyone had the fascia-sparing technique done as part of their prostate surgery? If so, what was your experience like? I believe it was developed...

Has anyone had ablation treatment for their prostate cancer? I know nothing about it and was told that will be an option my surgeon will...

A couple of weeks ago I met with a surgeon at a Center of Excellence and he seems to be very experience and has been...

Hi all, I have a surgeon and a urologist, but no oncologist (yet?). So when does an oncologist get involved? When it's time for hormone...

I have a Gleason score of 3+3. PSA of 94 cores of twelve positive. Family history. Father hade prostate cancer and had seeds, lived till...

I had surgery on Monday and was told it was successful, including lymph nodes. But the surgeon has ordered an ultrasound. Has that happened to...

Hello The lesion sample from the 3/2024 mpMRI fused biopsy was read as Gleason 3+3. After detailed option discussions, both the urology surgeon and radiation...